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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?
(a)
(b) 1
(c) 3
(d) 5

2. What does Jack compare the fish, birds and meteors to as he tries to convince Stephen to join him aboard ship?
(a) Strange and new people
(b) Surgical prowess
(c) Prize money
(d) Music

3. Who did Jack send to tell Stephen he would not make it back to port in time for dinner?
(a) Brown
(b) King
(c) Dillion
(d) Mowett

4. Which of the characters cannot speak?
(a) King
(b) Ricketts
(c) Richards
(d) Dillon

5. What is wrong with the new twelve-pound guns?
(a) Recoil too much
(b) Over shoot their targets
(c) Do not fit in the slots
(d) Do not work properly

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?

2. What does Mr. Ricketts teach a rudimentary course in what subject to Jack?

3. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.

4. What does the waiter bring to Jack after he tries to convince Stephen to come with him on the voyage?

5. How does Mrs. Harte feel about Jack's promotion?

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